Middle East Studies

Engaging Complexity

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Middle East Studies

Middle East studies at Dickinson draws upon a broad-based curriculum to enable a sophisticated exploration of the region's history, diverse cultures and complex politics.

Our program offers a wide range of courses that explore the Middle East's historical and cultural roots and its role in global affairs today. Through the study of Arabic, Hebrew, history, political science, religion and sociology, students acquire a robust understanding of the forces that shape the Middle East.

Our majors frequently study in the region during the junior year to further language proficiency and develop research projects. The program also includes a minor in Arabic, one of the six official languages of the United Nations—one spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide—and the official language of the 22 countries of the Arab League.

Chair: Mireille RebeizAssociate Professor of French and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studiesrebeizm@dickinson.edu
Department Coordinator: Madeline Brownbrownmad@dickinson.edu

Phone: 717-245-1521
Fax: 717-245-1479
Location: 219B, Denny Hall Mailing Address

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs:

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Congress
U.S. Department of State,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
AmeriCares
Amideast
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Council on Foreign Relations
Dev Technology Group
International SOS Assistance, Inc.
Peace Corps
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Graduate Schools:

U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute
Drexel University
Johns Hopkins University
London School of Economics
University of Maryland Law School
Boston University
University of Maine

Where Our Students Have Interned

Advantus Strategies
National Endowment for Democracy
Naval History and Heritage Command
U.S. Army War College, Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute
U.S. Army War College, Center for Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College, L2KM Division
United Nations Association of Rochester

Student Perspective

"I love Middle Eastern and North African cultures, and everything from the language to the history of the region captivates me. I love how interconnected the Middle East studies curriculum is. Whether you are taking a class on modern Egyptian culture, Hebrew texts, public diplomacy in the Arab world, or an Arabic class on Islamic art, all of the classes overlap in some way and together, they provide a thorough understanding of the Middle East. "

— Xenia Makosky ’24

Middle East Studies News

Department News

红杏直播app Faculty Recognizes Interdisciplinary Professor with Highest Teaching Honor

红杏直播app’s faculty recently selected Chair of Middle East Studies Mireille Rebeiz for this year's Dickinson Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Understanding the Israel-Gaza War: Dickinson to Host Teach-In and Workshop

Attendees can also register to participate in a companion workshop on information and media literacy in times of conflict.

Student Snapshot: Xenia Makosky ’24

Xenia Makosky '24 has participated in research through the Writing Center, completed an internship at the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Asian Art, and studied abroad in Jordan and Morocco.

Student Snapshot: Alexander Rojek '25

As a philosophy major, Alexander Rojek ’25 revels in life’s big questions. He puts what he's learning into action as a Community Engagement Fellow and tutor.

Student Snapshot: Caitlyn Longest ’23

Studio art major Caitlyn Longest ’23 has interned in NYC and Italy, and she's created art in Jordan. "I've learned to adapt to different places quickly and make the most of my time," she says.

红杏直播app to Host Talk on Racism and Religious Freedom

The discussion, which marks the annual Wesley Lecture, will focus on the intersection of race and the Muslim identity in the U.S.

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Middle East Studies

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Contact Info

Chair

Department Coordinator

Phone

Fax

Location

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Student Perspective

Middle East Studies News

红杏直播app Faculty Recognizes Interdisciplinary Professor with Highest Teaching Honor

Understanding the Israel-Gaza War: Dickinson to Host Teach-In and Workshop

Student Snapshot: Xenia Makosky ’24

Student Snapshot: Alexander Rojek '25

Student Snapshot: Caitlyn Longest ’23

红杏直播app to Host Talk on Racism and Religious Freedom